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The article discusses the development of Nintendo's Drag x Drive, a sports game inspired by wheelchair sports, created through innovative motion and mouse controls, with insights from the developers about their design process, experimentation, and collaboration with wheelchair athletes.
Drag x Drive, a new Nintendo Switch game pairing wheelchair basketball with Joy-Con Mouse Mode, has received mixed reviews with a 62 Metascore and a 7/10 from some players, citing good core gameplay but limited content, and is currently open for player reviews.
Drag x Drive, developed by a small team of 20 including Hisashi Nogami of Animal Crossing and Splatoon fame, was released on Nintendo Switch 2, marking Nogami's first project outside his well-known franchises in over a decade.
Drag x Drive is a Nintendo multiplayer game that offers a nuanced wheelchair basketball experience with innovative control schemes, including wheelchair movement via Joy-Con gestures, and features some representation for players with disabilities, though its control scheme may still limit accessibility for some. The game is early in its development, with potential for deep gameplay but currently limited content outside matches.
Reviews for Nintendo's Switch 2 launch titles Drag x Drive and Welcome Tour are poor, highlighting a weak lineup of exclusive games and a focus on gimmicky features that haven't resonated with critics or players, suggesting Nintendo's strategy of a hardware upgrade without new gimmicks may be a smart move despite the initial reception.
Drag x Drive, a new wheelchair basketball game for Switch 2, has received mixed reviews with a 60 Metacritic score. Critics praise its innovative controls and multiplayer experience but criticize its lack of content, variety, and engaging presentation. The game is seen as a fun, niche multiplayer title with potential for community growth, but it may not appeal to everyone due to its limited features and repetitive gameplay.
Drag x Drive, a new sports game inspired by wheelchair sports and skateboarding, is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 with mixed reviews ranging from 2.5/5 to 6.5/10, and features unique control mechanics using Joy-Con controllers, along with various mini-games.
Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 exclusive game 'Drag x Drive', a 3-on-3 sports game with innovative controls, was showcased at the 'Global Jam' event and is set to release on August 14, 2025, for $19.99, with initial impressions and a poll inviting gamers' opinions.
Drag x Drive, a new wheelchair basketball game for Switch 2, offers innovative Joy-Con mouse controls and a fun experience, but players are warned to wash their jeans beforehand to avoid smudging the controllers, with some experiencing hand fatigue during extended play.
In August 2025, Nintendo Switch 2 owners can look forward to a variety of new titles including Madden NFL 26, Drag x Drive, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, a Switch 2 edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, with upcoming releases in September such as Star Wars Outlaws and a sequel to Daemon x Machina, alongside ongoing anticipation for Metroid Prime 4.
Nintendo will host a 'Global Jam' demo event for Drag x Drive on August 9-10, exclusively for Switch 2 owners with an active Switch Online membership, offering a sneak peek before the game's release on August 14, 2025.
Nintendo's upcoming game Drag x Drive for Switch 2 will only support online multiplayer, with no local multiplayer options, meaning players cannot play together on the same console locally, despite using additional Joy Cons.
Nintendo's upcoming game Drag x Drive for Switch 2 will support 12-player online multiplayer but will only offer local multiplayer for a single player, requiring a Switch Online subscription for online play. The game will also support TV and Tabletop modes.
Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 game Drag x Drive is set to release this August with an estimated download size of 1.7GB, significantly smaller than major titles like Donkey Kong or Mario Kart, and is available for pre-order at $19.99.
Nintendo announced that Drag x Drive will be released on August 14, 2025, exclusively on the Nintendo eShop for $20, featuring online multiplayer for up to 12 players and unique Joy-Con mouse controls, with no physical release planned.